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RPD launches ‘Leave Behind Naloxone’ program to combat opioid overdoses
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The Rochester Police Department is launching a new program aimed at helping to reduce opioid overdoses in the community. Officials announced details of the “Leave Behind Naloxone” program at a news conference on Tuesday morning. Naloxone is a drug that rapidly reverses symptoms of an opioid overdose, potentially saving lives. Under the new program, Rochester police officers will distribute naloxone kits to high-risk individuals in the community. Chief David Smith with RPD explains those considered “high-risk” includes not just overdose survivors, but people with a history of overdosing, high-risk users, and the people around them (friends, family, coworkers, etc.) RPD says

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